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East Richardson Ponds — Lakes 36.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 565673
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Richardson Pond quadrangle, the lake known as East Richardson Ponds sits 36.2 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists East Richardson Ponds as a lake on the Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 565673. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Richardson Ponds sits at 44.92409° N, 70.88691° W (DMS 44°55′27″ N, 70°53′13″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting East Richardson Ponds itself. The ones closest to East Richardson Ponds:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 1.3 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Oquossoc | 2.2 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 3.2 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 3.7 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Oquossoc | 4.1 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Middle Dam | 5.3 mi |
| Aziscohos Pond | Richardson Pond | 5.4 mi |
| Cupsuptic Lake | Oquossoc | 5.5 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Richardson Pond | 5.6 mi |
| Fox Pond | Middle Dam | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle
The Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside East Richardson Ponds. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperpot Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 36.2 miles (north) and you reach East Richardson Ponds; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 62 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.924°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at East Richardson Ponds track the nearby Pepperpot Pond lake (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Richardson Ponds
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperpot Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Wildwood Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Richardson Ponds located?
East Richardson Ponds is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 36.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Richardson Ponds from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.2 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Richardson Ponds?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Richardson Ponds as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565673 on the Richardson Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Richardson Ponds?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 156 other lakes in Oxford County, Maine.